City CouncilWednesday, September 10, 2025 · 9:00 AM · Council Chambers, City Hall

#2Authorize a construction services contract with Kraftsman LP (dba Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds and Water Parks) via BuyBoard cooperative purchasing to fully replace the Coconut Cove water play feature at Bahama Beach Waterpark with a new Vortex Elevation system, funded through CDBG-Disaster Recovery and Parkland Dedication Program funds, not to exceed $2,504,498.

#3Authorizes a correction to Ordinance No. 33121 (approved May 28, 2025) amending Planned Development District No. 468 to restore a missing provision regulating a boutique hotel in Section 51P-468.109.6.(b)(2). There is no cost to the City.

#4Authorizes a professional services contract with Gresham Smith for engineering services to evaluate and design erosion control improvements at five locations, funded through the 2024 General Obligation Bond Fund and 2025 Certificate of Obligation Fund.

#5Authorizes a professional services contract with Gupta & Assoc. Inc. to provide engineering services for a strategic plan to standardize and enhance SCADA systems at Dallas Water Utilities Water Treatment Facilities, not to exceed $1,916,897.80.

#6Authorizes a professional services contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. for a comprehensive Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) assessment at Dallas Water Utilities Water Treatment Plants, funded by the Water Capital Improvement G Fund.

#7Authorizes a five-year Interlocal Agreement with Dallas College through the Caruth Police Institute to provide law enforcement and leadership training for sworn and civilian staff of the Dallas Police Department, Dallas Water Utilities, and Equipment and Fleet Management, not to exceed $1,161,618.00.

#8Authorizes a five-year service agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for Stormwater Information Management System upgrade, maintenance, billing transition, and support services for the Dallas Water Utilities Department, estimated at $2,590,510.00.

#9Authorizes appropriation increases in Wastewater and Water Construction Funds and awards a construction services contract to Camino Construction, LP—lowest of seven bidders—for water and wastewater main improvements at 24 locations, not to exceed $14,476,723.00.

#10Authorizes a $2,021,220.00 increase to an existing construction services contract with Douglas Dailey Construction, LLC for additional water and wastewater main replacements at three locations, bringing the total contract from $12,849,656.60 to $14,870,876.60.

#11Authorizes Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for additional engineering services for the design of water and wastewater mains and in-line storage at thirteen locations, increasing the contract by $894,361.15 to a new total of $3,649,163.40.

#12Amends the construction services contract with XIT Paving & Construction, Inc. for the Five Mile Infrastructure Improvements Package A Project, increasing the contract by $842,353 to a new total of $12,407,329.75.

#13Authorizes an Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT for a federal Highway Safety Improvement Program grant totaling $3,530,454.18 to construct traffic signal improvements at six locations, with the city's direct local funding contribution of $160,267.49 from the 2024 General Obligation Bond Fund.

#14Amends the contract with Estrada Concrete Company, LLC for 2024 Barrier-Free Ramp Improvements along DART Bus Routes, increasing the total by $4,444,455 to $38,386,700 for additional ramp and sidewalk improvements.

#15Ordinance to abandon an alley and a portion of Kelley Avenue (totaling ~27,421 sq ft) to Low Ervay, LLC near the intersection of Kelly Avenue and Saint Paul Street, with quitclaim authorization and dedication of 3,007 sq ft for a street easement, generating revenue to city funds.

#16Ordinance abandoning an approximately 3,011 square foot alley near the intersection of South Central Expressway and Peabody Avenue and authorizing a quitclaim to abutting owners Forest Forward and Forest Theater, LLC, generating revenue for the General Capital Reserve Fund and General Fund.

#17Ordinance granting a private license to Santa Fe IV Hotel, LP for approximately 2,372 square feet of land and aerial space in city rights-of-way on Young and Marilla Streets to maintain an existing blade sign, subsurface basement, stairs, and handrail, generating $9,714 in annual revenue to the General Fund.

#18Authorizes a seven-year lease with 10485 Olympic, LLC for approximately 15,000 square feet of office and warehouse space at 10485 Olympic Drive to house the Emergency Medical Services Division of Dallas Fire-Rescue Department, running from October 2025 through September 2032.

#19Authorization to settle a condemnation suit against AT&T Inc. for acquisition of approximately 52,059 square feet of land near Lombardy Lane and Brockbank Drive for the Fire Station No. 43 Replacement Project, increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $61,000 to a new total of $1,170,060.69 from the Public Safety Fund.

#20Ratification of an emergency change order for roof replacement at Dallas Municipal Court, authorizing up to $9,996 for emergency protective measures following interior flooding caused by a severe rain event on July 9, 2025.

#21Authorizes an increase to construction services with Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, LLC for façade demolition, full EIFS replacement, and sheathing replacement at the Family Gateway North facility near Preston Road and President George Bush Turnpike, not to exceed $1,350,000 funded by CDBG.

#22Authorization to reject all proposals received for enterprise commercial off-the-shelf software maintenance and support for the Department of Information and Technology Services, and to re-advertise a new solicitation, at no cost to the City.

#23Authorizes a three-year service contract with two optional one-year renewals for health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts for city employees and retirees with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Metlife Consumer Services, Inc., not to exceed $180,612.00.

#24Authorize a five-year professional services contract with Weaver and Tidwell, LLP (dba Weaver) for audits of the City's financial operations and grant activities for fiscal years 2025–2029 across multiple funds and component units, not to exceed $4,036,750.

#25Authorizes a five-year service contract with two optional one-year renewals for actuarial analysis of the city's uniformed and civilian employee pension plans with Deloitte Consulting LLP, not to exceed $1,225,200.00.

#26Authorizes a two-year citywide service price agreement for professional employer organization services with BE Staffing Solutions LLC for an estimated $1,655,345.00, funded across six city funds.

#27Authorization of a cooperative purchasing agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for boards and commissions management software and GovQA public records request management software to support FOIA compliance, not to exceed $244,941.97 through December 31, 2026.

#28Consideration of appointments to city boards and commissions, including evaluation of the duties of board and commission members.

#29A resolution to approve the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Board's FY 2026 budget, with no cost consideration to the City of Dallas.

#30Authorizes a ten-year beverage services contract with PepsiCo Sales Inc. for full-service vending, case sales, and fountain pouring rights at Park and Recreation Facilities, establishing appropriations from anticipated revenue and directing a portion to the Park Endowment Fund after paying a commission to a consultant.

#31An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 32346 and making broad amendments to over 20 chapters of the Dallas City Code covering topics including emergency management, food establishments, solid waste, parks, transit, trees, and construction codes, with a maximum penalty of $2,000.

#32Closed session to deliberate on the appointment, employment, or duties of an interim inspector general and to seek legal advice from the city attorney under the Texas Open Meetings Act.

#33Authorizes acceptance of a HUD grant up to $250,000 for the FY 2025-26 Fair Housing Assistance Program to process and investigate housing discrimination complaints, cover administrative costs, and fund required staff training through September 30, 2026.

#34Amends a TIF development agreement for the Mariposa at Western Heights mixed-income apartment development to subordinate city deed restrictions in favor of lender Bellwether Enterprise Mortgage Investments, LLC and extends the affordability period from 15 to 20 years, at no cost to the city.

#Z1A public hearing to consider repealing Specific Use Permit No. 1879 for a late-hours alcoholic beverage establishment (bar, lounge, or tavern) on Greenville Avenue, with both staff and the City Plan Commission recommending repeal due to incompatibility with adjacent properties.

#Z2Public hearing and ordinance to rezone property from IR Industrial Research District and Planned Development District 525 (with SUP 98) to MU-1 Mixed Use District along Stone Mesa Drive and Pinnacle Park Boulevard, with both staff and CPC recommending approval.

#Z3Public hearing for an ordinance amending Planned Development District No. 153 on the southwest line of Lemmon Avenue between Carlisle Street and Cole Avenue, with both staff and the City Plan Commission recommending approval subject to a development plan and conditions.

#Z4A public hearing on an application to rezone property from Planned Development District No. 635 to a CS Commercial Service District on the north side of Royal Lane between Newkirk Street and Goodnight Lane, with both staff and the CPC recommending approval subject to deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant.

#PH1Public hearing to receive comments on re-adopting Chapter 12 of the Dallas City Code, 'City Youth Program Standards of Care,' to re-establish standards for city youth programs in compliance with state law, followed by approval of an ordinance to re-adopt the chapter.